My son is suffering from fever

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Asked for Male, 3 Years

One week ago fever started.Test conducted as per tge instruction of the doctor..No problem in that result.Today fever increased and temperature is at 101.5..Had given 4 ml calpol 1 hour back.But still temp is same.Can I give Meftal to him.If so how much I can give him or should we go to hospital.His age is 3 yrs and weight is 12 kg only Pls advise

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Dr. J Prabhakar Rao Pediatrician 32 yrs exp Ghaziabad · Accepted Answer

Dr. J Prabhakar Rao

Pediatrician 32 yrs exp Ghaziabad

If he has fever more than 5 days continuously,he needs to be re-investigated. Most common cause of prolonged fever is viral. No need for hospitalization unless child not eating or very dull.

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